SpaceX IPO Countdown Hammers Space Stocks – Long or Short? The mere possibility of a SpaceX IPO is already shaking up the space sector. Investors are asking a simple question: When Elon Musk's rocket giant finally goes public, what happens to the rest of the space stocks? For years, companies like Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and Virgin Galactic have benefited from being among the few pure-play space investments available to retail investors. But what happens when the biggest name in the industry enters the stock market? The Bear Case: Short Space Stocks? Some investors believe a SpaceX IPO could hurt existing space stocks. Why? Capital may flow out of smaller space companies and into SpaceX. Investors seeking exposure to the space economy might view SpaceX as the "ultimate winner." Many s